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Monitor Lizard
According to legend, when monitor lizards were around, it meant that crocodiles were around as well! Monitor lizards get their names from the fact that they will stand on their hind l…
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Chameleon
What lizard has large eyes and a curled tail? The chameleon is a very distinct lizard found in jungles and deserts! Did you know that the chameleon's eye structure allows it to have c…
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Bearded Dragon
Did you know the bearded dragon can grow up to be 24 inches long? It makes a great pet and is a very exotic pet among children! Check out why!
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Gila Monster
Much similar to the camel’s hump, the Gila Monster’s tail acts as a fat storage facility to help the Gila monster survive through arid climates! How cool is that? It is also one …
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Water Dragon
Water dragons are one of the largest reptiles around! There are two different types of species of dragon and they are found in jungles and forests of East and South America! Chec…
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Thorny Devil
With a name like Thorny Devil, anyone would be scared to go near it! Did you know that the thorny devil also has a pretend head at the back of its neck to thwart predators? How c…
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History - The Dodo Bird
Don't judge a bird by its namesake! Just because the bird is named Dodo doesn't mean it's particularly unintelligent. Learn more about the Dodo bird and how it became extinct now!
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Goose
Learn fun facts of geese like their diet, mating activities, and how they hatch and mature!
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50 Best Birds in the World
Find out what birds have the perfect combination of impressiveness, uniqueness, and rarity and are considered to be in the top 50 of the best birds in the world! Check out this study …
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Pika
Pikas are small mammals that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Pikas like to live in regions where there are few other animals. Find out more about Pikas!
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Beverly and Dereck Joubert: Life lessons from big cats
Beverly and Dereck Jouber travled through Africa to look at some of the world's biggest and coolest cats! See their story and all of the different species of cats they encountered on …
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Video From the Field: Anolemageddon!
Do you know what Anoles are? Anoles are a type of reptile usually found in the Caribbean Islands! Check out this cool video on Anoles , and how the scientist is trying to experiment h…
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Classifying Animals
Do you know how to classify animals? Learn about the classification system, and learn what different animals are classified as!
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Echolocation
Do you know how bats communicate? They use echolocation to communicate with each other and to ward off competitors! Scientists recorded the various sounds bats made during one of thei…
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Konrad Lorenz: Animal Psychologist
Do you wonder why animals act the way they do? Konrad Lorenz did, so he went on to study animal psychology! Lorenz studies animals in their natural habitats.
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What Do Dogs Understand?
Do you have a dog? Does it respond to simple commands? Researchers have found that dogs don't only understand the words you speak, but they may also understand the emotions behind them!
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Dying Snakes
Scientists have found snakes that are dying! These snakes have been infected with a fungal disease! Learn more about the possible causes of this disease and how it spreads.
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Coughing Frogs
All frogs croak, right? The answer is no! Scientists have discovered a new species of frogs that cough instead of croak, and this new species was found in the United States!
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New Animals
New species of animals, no way! Well as it turns out we haven't discovered as much of the earth as we thought previously! Scientists have found various new creatures in different part…
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New Spiders
Are you scared of spiders? Well you should be even more scared now! Scientists have discovered several new species of the creepy crawlers! What kind of new spiders have been found? We…
The animal kingdom
